17 March 2010

Springtime Inspiration: Breakfast in the Garden on St. Patrick's Day


" When Irish Eyes are Smiling...




What better way to herald early spring than with the cheer of the Irish as St. Patrick's Day is upon us? I can just hear the lilting voices and see the bounce in the step. Irish soda bread with lots of butter and hot strong coffee with cream..ah! In a garden setting with snow bells bloomin' and a carpet of moss beneath your feet.

Enjoy! Top 'o the Mornin' to ya!

embroidered table linens handmade by Malvina Golson
my husband's amazing grandmother
many years ago in France
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Anthropologie cockatiel teapot and
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miniature daisies in vintage Chinoiserie tea canister




....You Can Hear the Angels Sing! "




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in 2010, it's:


Kit Golson Design

for elegant, sustainable and pragmatic

Chic Provence Interior Design

47 comments:

  1. There could not be a more perfect table setting for a special day like St. Patrick's. The tablecloth by your husband's grandmother is so delicate and beautiful. My grandmother use to do very much the same needlework and I treasure each piece. Thank you for sharing your spectacular spot. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you x

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  2. What a beautiful spot in your garden and what special linens. Enjoy your day.

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  3. What a beautiful garden. I could spend hours there! Your blog is a gift to our daily life! Very inspiring! Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Hi Deb,

    a big thanks for stoppin' by this lovely morn!

    enjoy the day..and post about those treasured needleworks..I love that old handwork..how did they find the time to do such details?

    Happy St. Patrick's Day

    K

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  5. Hi Cristina!

    thanks!

    for those who haven't had the chance, check out Cristina's unbelievably delicious looking milk chocolate, brown sugar, dried plum and almond cake on her link! (It's winter where she is, let's give her a little blog love!)

    x Kit

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  6. That table linen is just dreamy, and I love that you actually know the author of it! Feel free to post on my St PAt's Day blog blitz. -diane

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  7. Hi Rene thanks for your visit! Happy St. Paddys!

    Kit

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  8. HI Simony, thanks for your very kind words!

    Your blog is wonderful, I'm now following...have a great day!

    Kit

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  9. Hi Sweet, I linked back on your St. Pats feature..but...you'll see!

    thanks for the visit and see you soon

    Kit

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  10. I love the idea of the setting....will have to try it this summer. I would need a drizzle of honey on my soda bread too :) Happy St. Patty's Day to you...many blessings and luck your way!

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  11. Corine..mmm, honey, of course! hoping the same for you, lots of honey your way, and may the wind always be at your back!

    Kit

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  12. This is absolutely stunning and charming. I love the linens. So happy to have found your blog
    Bunny

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  13. What a sweet table for two in the garden. Perfect for St. Patrick's. Beautiful table linens.

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  14. Hi Kit...Thanks for stopping by my spot today! Love this post...I'm a linenaholic and am currently sitting here drooling over that gorgeous cloth. What a sweet way to celebrate St. Pats...and spring. Cheers...K

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  15. Your table is so charming and having it set up outside makes it even more inviting. Love it!

    Hugs,
    Joanne

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  16. A Saint Patricks Day table in the moss.. So charming! Yeah Spring! Bella

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  17. Beautiful table and setting and breathtaking linens!!

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  18. Absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful setting - the table and the garden.

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  19. Just discovered your blog & want to tell you how lovely it is. I can already tell we love the same things. xx's Marsha

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  20. OH my gosh can I come to lunch? This is so perfect! I love it.

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  21. I love the outdoor table setting. The natural green is perfect for today. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Such a beautiful table setting.... table linen and teapot are gorgeous ~ perfect for a St. Paddy's Day. I am going to join your blog - it is lovely!
    Frances

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  23. What a beautiful place to set up a table and what an amazing tablecloth . . and a family piece as well. What a treasure. I would love to start the day out there!

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  24. What a really cool table...that cockatiel teapot is fabulous! Beautiful linens.

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  25. Hi Bunny, thanks..I just went to your gorgeous and fun blog and am now following! thanks so much for visiting!

    Kit

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  26. You set such a lovely table. Your photos remind me of Victoria magazine, which I was obsessed with as a teenager...

    Thanks for stopping by Lunch in Paris.

    With best wishes,

    Elizabeth Bard

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  27. That's a gorgeous setting. So cozy. Wish am there to enjoy the cozy moment.


    Hope you have a wonderful day.

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  28. What a FAB location and a FUN teapot!

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  29. Oh, how I dying to get in the garden. So lovely you made a table there today. It is stunning.
    Win Rachael Ray bake ware at my blog.
    Thanks!
    Sherry

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  30. Hi Kit,
    What a lovely setting. That teapot is adorable.
    I'd like to be sitting in the garden right now...big sigh.

    hugs,
    Barb

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  31. Hi Kit!
    That's exactly where I wish I was yesterday AM. You did us Irish proud!....Maryanne Kathryn Flaherty xo

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  32. I love it. Thanks for this lovely springy post

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  33. YOur table is beautiful and inviting! What a beautiful setting to serve your soda bread and coffee. Lovely shades of green tableware and linens. I love your teapot. Oh my! It is so fabulously unique! I am so glad to meet you today- Happy Spring!
    Yvonne

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  34. look at all those lovely anthropologie goodies! the linen, of course, makes the table though. those family heirlooms are priceless. beautifully done!

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  35. I love this! Thanks for sharing :) xoxo

    http://hopechella.blogspot.com/

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  36. I just found your blog! I am so thrilled!
    These are lovely pictures. I am adding you to my sidebar and going to peruse the rest of your blog.

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  37. love your description(profile) of a chic provence lifestyle- I'm a big believer. love your blog, thanks for sharing! maryann

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  38. I just simply love your blog and all its treasures, it really fells like a fresh place away from the mundane world that we live in sometimes, thanks for the inspiration and much love cherie!
    xoxo

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  39. Your love of incorporating "old" in your decorating themes is what attracted me to your blog. Keep up the good work.
    Rory
    http://thegreentiquessolution.blogspot.com/

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  40. Just catching up and loved dropping in on your St. Patty's day table. Such great styling and that table cloth is amazing!

    ~jermaine~

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  41. Your sprigtime inspiration is verry good and nice!:)

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  42. Pure eye candy! Thanks for sharing :)

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  43. Malvina was quite the embroidery artist! Lovely!

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  44. What a perfect Irish Day spread, I love the detail on that table cloth!

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  45. Oh My, i LOVe that beautiful set up for tea, so elegant,, BUT i really love that tent(for wedding)amazing, im going to have to attempt that.. Beautiful..
    Love Your Blog.. I would Love to Follow You and your work-Very Much Inspiration..
    Karryann (Gracefully Vintage)

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  46. Your blog is a little slice of heaven!

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